How humans charted the world before satellites and GPS
In short: For thousands of years, humanity mapped the globe using only observation, mathematics, and imagination. This video explores the evolution of cartography from symbolic religious art to precise scientific charts.
Mapmaking has historically served as a reflection of how civilizations understood their place in the world. Before modern technology, maps were often a blend of practical navigation tools for trade and symbolic representations of belief systems.
The video traces the long history of cartography, illustrating how humans pieced together a global picture by hand through various eras of exploration.
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